Six candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) in New York’s 23rd congressional district engaged in cordial debate in a panel organized by Cornell Democrats.

Natalie Brown ’18, Cornell Democrats president, said that the event was intended to “provide a platform for people to see what [candidates] are up to … and to give students a real voice to see what someone who will be representing them in the future will offer for them.”

"Now, the Republican Party finds itself with control of the White House and both houses of Congress. With this perfect opportunity, they’ve finally presented their alternative “repeal and replace” health care plan. Spoiler alert: it’s a complete disaster." -Kowalewski

"At this moment, Trump realizes that he can clear the lowest of bars by ascending to the highest heights of insincerity. He has set expectations so incredibly low — and successfully cultivated an utter disregard for details and facts — that he can generate positive headlines with the slightest of effort." -Kowalewski